Judge dismisses Arizona fake electors case but leaves door open for a new prosecution

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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A Maricopa County judge has dismissed the criminal case against Arizona’s 11 fake electors but left the door open for future indictments — though whether that happens depends on the outcome of November’s election.

Two years ago, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed charges against the 11 fake electors who signed a document falsely awarding Donald Trump the state’s electoral votes following the 2020 election that Joe Biden won, …

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